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Upon becoming adults, children leaving care face an abrupt “care cliff”, where support ends and...
Conclusion
Upon becoming adults, children leaving care face an abrupt “care cliff”, where support ends and relationships are lost. This can have severe and lasting consequences that affect young people with care experience into adulthood. We welcome the announced changes to increase support available to care leavers, including the Staying Close national offer. (Conclusion, Paragraph 215)
Source
Committee
Human Rights (Joint Committee)
Report
2nd Report - Human Rights of Children in the Social Care System in England
27 Aug 2026
HC 161
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Report published
27 Aug 2026